Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships

Scripps Media, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KRIS, The Scripps station in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Sr Mgr of Community Connections to lead the station’s engagement with the community, build trusted relationships, and create partnerships that inform journalism and strengthen local impact.

The role will oversee day-to-day newsroom community engagement priorities and ensure timely responses to audience questions, tips, and concerns, while guiding outreach initiatives across community channels.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, journalism, nonprofit leadership, communications, public affairs, partnership development, government relations, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to understand priorities and opportunities.
• Gather and communicate community insights to station leadership, newsroom teams, and partners.
• Partner with News to identify story opportunities and connect journalists with trusted sources.
• Serve as the station's primary community liaison with civic, nonprofit, and government orgs.
• Lead planning and execution of forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Community listening

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Writing & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

KRIS, The Scripps station in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Sr Mgr of Community Connections to lead the station’s engagement with the community, build trusted relationships, and create partnerships that inform journalism and strengthen local impact.

The role will oversee day-to-day newsroom community engagement priorities and ensure timely responses to audience questions, tips, and concerns, while guiding outreach initiatives across community channels.